The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. By Sara Herschander Allison Bailey, NurPhoto, AP Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Are we in danger of alienating donors because we are too “woke” or “not woke enough?” Here's how your organization can adapt.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A nonprofit’s transparency is crucial for building trust with and being accountable to donors. Practicing transparency is a must that any nonprofit should follow as a part of its donor stewardship strategy. Financial transparency is also, to a varying degree, legally required.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

If you are interested in flying solo in a consulting career path, you need to understand how you can help nonprofit organizations.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 5, 2022

Here are four things every nonprofit should know about this digital currency. Accepting crypto donations is another way to reach your donors where they are.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2023

Since leading a nonprofit involves so many moving targets, it can be easy to forget to build the people around you. Remembering the lyrics from a Spice Girls song might help you with this essential-but-often-overlooked part of leadership.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’ve all heard the criticisms about using AI (artificial intelligence). Only 19% of nonprofit communications professionals said they weren’t using AI. Only 19% of nonprofit communications professionals said they weren’t using AI. Yet, 93% of nonprofits do not have an internal policy about using AI.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

Whether it’s very technical terms or phrases that permeate a specific genre or culture, if you aren’t a part of that group, you have no idea what anyone is talking about. The post I Have No Idea What You’re Talking About [Nonprofit Jargon] appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The next natural question, which readers repeatedly asked me following the publication of the “nonprofit crash” article, was “What can nonprofit leaders do to protect themselves?" Here are five essential actions you could do to protect your organization from the nonprofit crash.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Kent Nishimura, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images After the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina had taken a discriminatory and illegal approach by using race as a factor in admissions, many nonprofit and foundation leaders issued statements. Here is a sampling:

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Fundraising in a small nonprofit can be tough. Since today is Halloween, let’s look at the top 10 scary things about fundraising in a small nonprofit, especially when you’re the one in charge. It can be really nerve wracking to stand up in front of a group of people and explain what your nonprofit does. Speak in public.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 5, 2022

Inflation and a troubled economy should not affect giving, yet, that is the case for nonprofits without strong mid-level, major, and planned giving programs. Now is the time to get your development house in order and start investing in mid-level, major and planned giving.

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Non Profitvote

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It is for these reasons that we as nonprofits must actively work this local election year to mobilize voters and distill the importance of being a local voter. What is OK to talk about on a nonpartisan basis? A great place to begin would be to inform your service users about the voting process. Resources include vote411.org

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 6, 2023

By Alex Daniels iStock The first comprehensive study to measure public attitudes on foundations and nonprofits shows Americans have little knowledge of the difference organizations make in their lives. Just a third say they make a lot of difference to society.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

What can nonprofits do to continue supporting marginalized communities with the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action? The role of nonprofits in a post-affirmative-action world. Last June, the U.S.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 11, 2023

By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Everyone on staff should understand what data is important to collect — such as events donors attend, whether they volunteer, and other ways they connect with the organization — and understand the goals.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 9, 2021

One of the things our marketing team is always looking to understand is what nonprofits need. In our requests for what people want to learn, one of the topics that rose to the top was Google Ads. This article will lay out some of the fundamentals discussed in a recent webinar on the topic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. That said, the data below highlights how nonprofits use websites and is based on the survey responses of nearly 500 nonprofit website managers worldwide.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. Finding the names of individuals that donated to a nonprofit is difficult because the IRS doesn’t require most nonprofits to disclose where their donations come from.

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Candid

APRIL 28, 2022

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. Starting a nonprofit organization can be an inspiring way to give back to your community and help those in need. How do I explain my nonprofit's purpose? .

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Non Profit AF

APRIL 30, 2024

Hi everyone, I am writing from Nairobi Kenya, where I am listening to local leaders and engaging in reflections about.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. There are a lot of decisions to be made in order to use ChatGPT responsibly.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

By Alex Daniels The Philanthropy Roundtable, a group of foundation and donors that advocates for a hands-off approach to regulating charities and giving, says states with too many regulations stifle nonprofit creation. But regulators say the study was sloppy and misleading.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

How should you decide which social media metrics your nonprofit should really pay attention to? So many social media metrics provided to nonprofits are there because it’s easy for the companies to give you those numbers, not because they are actually of any real value to you. Think about maybe 3-5 categories.

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Foundation Group

AUGUST 8, 2022

The post What Nonprofits Need to Know About Cryptocurrency appeared first on Foundation Group®.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 4, 2021

We like to think that we listen well to our Nonprofit Marketing Guide community, but sometimes it’s nice to do a quick check-in. The post 4 Questions About You and Nonprofit Marketing Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Would you mind answering these four questions for us?

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this episode, Tosha will walk you through the most common misconceptions about nonprofit audits to let you know exactly what you can expect (and NOT expect) from a nonprofit audit before you commit. Audits scare the daylights out of nonprofit founders. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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Nonprofits 52

NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2022

In this episode, Laura MacDonald, chair of the Giving USA Foundation, and Una Osili, philanthropy expert and researcher at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, provide an in-depth look at the report’s key takeaways, including what 2021’s giving source and sector breakdowns mean.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MAY 25, 2023

Momentum Board Member, Adanda McCollum, discusses the importance of a parental leave policy in Nonprofits Our 2021 Mid-South Nonprofit Compensation Report revealed that only 35% of nonprofits have a paid parental leave policy. Amanda McCollum Amanda is a board member of Momentum Nonprofit Partners.

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Candid

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, did you know there are at least five different types of “years” when it comes to nonprofit data? The calendar year is the one you’re used to thinking about, the one your Outlook and Google calendars use. A fiscal year (FY) is a consecutive 12-month period that nonprofits use for accounting and tax reporting purposes.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be lonely and isolating to be a nonprofit executive director. For nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, these stressors are compounded by lower overall compensation rates, high burnout levels, and outsized expectations that our leaders should embody everything we believe in. This belief is entirely rational.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

You’ve worked hard to start your nonprofit. That’s where nonprofit liability insurance comes in. This type of not-for-profit management liability insurance helps protect your organization from a variety […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Nonprofit Liability Insurance appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently spoke with Tosha Anderson of The Charity CFO and A Modern Nonprofit Podcast about the importance of marketing and branding in the nonprofit sector. Need help understanding nonprofit finances? I also talk about how nonprofit executives can be more supportive of their communications staff.

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Prosper Strategies

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The nonprofit sector plays a vital role in addressing societal challenges, promoting wellbeing of people and communities, and driving positive change. In my 10+ years working with nonprofits, I’ve often been frustrated by these misconceptions and misunderstandings.

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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

JANUARY 17, 2024

Clean water. While most of us have access to it, there are millions upon millions across the world who don’t. There are approximately 700 million people, all over the world, who do not have access to safe water or sanitation.

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Non Profit AF

JUNE 19, 2023

This cat probably works in nonprofit and just read an irritating artic… [Image description: A black and white cat in front of an iPad (or some type of pad), their mouth open in a shocked expression.

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